Torment

A Poem by Han'ke

The death of a child.

His last wail, stifled by frothing sputum.

A body warm.

A lifeless husk.

His last wail, echoed by a mother's cry.

Tormented.

© 2018 Han'ke

Author's Note

This one was particularly difficult, as it was the first time I met with Death. Please be gentle. Constructive commentary is appreciated.

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Han'ke

Johannesburg, South Africa

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I am a 20y/o (female) student of Emergency Medicine, most of my writing is based on patients that I have interacted with. It is my way to deal with the emotional trauma. And sometimes I have my happin.. more..